Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat are the withdrawal effects of antidepressants? A new review explores the issue
A large systematic review has been released looking at antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. The meta-analysis examined the findings of 50 randomised c…
10 months, 1 week ago
INTERVIEW: Australia among first countries to launch lung cancer screening program
Australians at higher risk of lung cancer are being urged to take advantage of a new screening program that has launched this month. The scan will be…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
New screening program offers hope for those most at risk of lung cancer
Lung cancer is Australia’s fifth most diagnosed cancer, but causes the greatest number of deaths because it is often diagnosed too late. A new screen…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
INTERVIEW: Professor Andrew Sindone talks to SBS about heart failure
Heart failure is a growing problem with at least half a million Australians living with it at any given time - and more than 67,000 new cases diagnos…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Former CDC staffers ring alarm bells over decisions of new US vaccine panel
A new vaccine advisory panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it will study the schedule of childhood and adolescen…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Doctors' groups take temperature on appetite for health care reform
Leaders from around 50 medical groups have gathered in Canberra to tackle some of the thorniest issues facing Australia's heath system. The Australia…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Suicide prevention workshops in language try to help refugees, asylum seekers find mental wellness
Research shows refugees and asylum seekers in Australia experience disproportionately high rates of suicide, PTSD and psychological distress. Mental …
11 months ago
UK votes to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales
The UK's original abortion law - approved in 1861 - stipulated that deliberately ending a pregnancy was a crime, and those who carried it out could b…
11 months ago
Victoria to open Australia's second permanent pill testing site
Victoria has confirmed plans to open its first fixed pill-testing site in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most popular nightlife areas.The service will o…
11 months ago
Cough up or queue up: the tough choice facing patients in need of specialist care
A new report has found that high medical costs have caused almost two million Australians to delay or skip appointments with specialist doctors. The …
11 months, 1 week ago